Microsoft Windows Home Server Unleashed
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“Computer data can be immeasurably valuable, yet most people leave it totally vulnerable to damage or loss. Windows Home Server is the data equivalent to a home safe. We recommend Paul McFedries’s Microsoft®Windows®Home Server Unleashed as the best first step in getting a strong hold on securing and maintaining personal data at home.” –Professor Michael L. Kleper Editor, The Kleper Report on Digital Publishing
Windows Home Server is a brand new server operating system from Microsoft designed to be used in home settings. Windows Home Server is designed to reduce or eliminate the complexity of a typical network server and instead present home users with a simple, straightforward interface that focuses on four core areas: storage, sharing, backup, and remote access.
Microsoft® Windows® Home Server Unleashed is the first book on the market that takes a deep look at what makes this new server operating system tick. Inside you’ll learn how the Windows Home Server storage system combines multiple hard disks (both internal and external) into a single storage space that expands and contracts automatically as you add and remove hard disks, making it easy for home users to share folders, files, and digital media of all kinds. We show you how to access your files from any PC in the network and provide secure access to the network via the Internet for your users. We also show you how to automate the backup of every computer on your network, including performing complete system image backups of each computer and restoring previous versions of individual files.
Detailed information on how toâ?¦
Introduction 1 Part Iâ??Unleashing Windows Home Server Setup Chapter 1â??Understanding Windows Home Server 7 Chapter 2â??Installing Windows Home Server 23 Chapter 3â??Setting Up Your Windows Home Server Network 41 Part IIâ??Unleashing Windows Home Server Configuration Chapter 4â??Setting Up and Working with User Accounts 73 Chapter 5â??Adding Devices to the Windows Home Server Network 101 Chapter 6â??Configuring Windows Home Server 137 Chapter 7â??Setting Up and Using Home Server Storage 169 Part IIIâ??Unleashing Windows Home Server Networking Chapter 8â??Sharing Folders and Files on the Home Server 187 Chapter 9â??Making Connections to Network Computers 223 Chapter 10â??Streaming and Sharing Digital Media 259 Chapter 11â??Backing Up and Restoring Network Computers 287 Chapter 12â??Monitoring Your Network 317 Chapter 13â??Implementing Windows Home Server Security 3358 Chapter 14â??Setting Up a Windows Home Server Website 373 Chapter 15â??Running a SharePoint Site on Windows Home Server 407 Part IVâ??Unleashing Windows Home Server Performance and Maintenance Chapter 16â??Tuning Windows Home Server Performance 449 Chapter 17â??Maintaining Windows Home Server 485 Chapter 18â??Customizing the Windows Home Server Interface 513 Chapter 19â??Troubleshooting Windows Home Server 543 Part Vâ??Unleashing Windows Home Server Advanced Tools Chapter 20â??Working with the Windows Home Server Registry 577 Chapter 21â??Using Windows Home Server's Command-Line Tools 603 Chapter 22â??Using Other Windows Home Server Power Tools 661 Chapter 23â??Scripting Windows Home Server 715 Part VI--Appendixes Appendix Aâ??Understanding TCP/IP 757 Appendix Bâ??Setting Up a Home Network 779 Appendix Câ??Glossary 807 Appendix Dâ??Windows Home Server Keyboard Shortcuts 823 Appendix Eâ??Windows Home Server Online Resources 831
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| 09-07-08 | 4 | 0\2 |
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This book was linked as a companion product on the Amazon website when I bought the HP Media Smart Home Server. The book is loaded with information but helped very little when I had problems establishing a remote desktop session. I still have not been able to access the desktop either remotely or through the network. All of the Console features work fine but I've gotten no help from the Windows Home Server Unleashed textbook in determining why I can't access the desktop.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-30 08:00:39 EST)
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| 05-31-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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Much more than just install, configure and review Help. It gets under the hood. WHS is based on Windows 2003 server. For XP users, the author adds a LOT of information on how to make thw server hum - better than many server books. The section on networking is worth the price of the book.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-07 06:57:47 EST)
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| 02-08-08 | 5 | 1\2 |
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This book is for people who build home server from a regular pc. It assumes you have a keyboard, mouse, and monitor connected, and not headless (like HP MediaSmart Server). It reveals technical material in very detail. In addition, this book will teach you many ways to enhance its functionality. The author is extremely knowledgeable and a very good writer.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-01 06:14:14 EST)
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| 01-11-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I have configured many SBS 2003 servers, and this by far is the easiest thing to set up. This book will help out the novice and the experienced. It includes some great material on how to customize your server as well how to install and configure MS SharePoint service to your server.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-08 21:40:00 EST)
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| 01-10-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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I bought the book before I decided to buy the Windows Home Server and it really helped me make my decision. You may not need this if you're not a power user but if you really want to maximize your WHS, you should get this book.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-08 21:40:00 EST)
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| 12-14-07 | 5 | 0\1 |
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I was involved with the beta testing of WHS. I wish I had this book at that time. If one is using Windows Home Server this book is a must have.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-10 04:41:28 EST)
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| 12-11-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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I purchased this book as a reference to use during setup of the HP MediaSmart Server,
HP EX470 MediaSmart Home Server (AMD Live/ 64 Bit Sempron Processor, 500 GB Hard Drive). It was very helpful in the setup of the server, and I'd recommend it for anyone using either the HP package or a home-grown server. The HP MediaSmart Server itself is a superb integrated package that exceeded my expectations. I'd give it 5 stars. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-14 23:37:44 EST)
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| 11-24-07 | 4 | 3\3 |
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An excellent reference and resource book for Windows Home Server(WHS). It is not intended to be read cover to cover but piecemeal as problems or needs arise.
Pros: - covers all of the essential, including system requirements, installation, setting up, maintaining and troubleshooting WHS - has additional tips on optimizing WHS - uncovers many undocumented features to really bring out the power of WHS - provides nonWHS related information on TCP/IP, the Windows Server 2003 underlying operating system, and running your own website Cons: - can be difficult for nontechies to read since it assumes a certain level of knowledge of using Windows and also uses certain technical terms without explanation. Even ones that are explained, like a stack or layer, use an explanation that is technical in nature - sometimes the instructions are redundant in that the book will repeat verbatim a 12 step process that was just covered a page before but with only 1 change in the steps Bottom line: A great reference book for intermediate users. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-13 15:13:33 EST)
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| 11-16-07 | 3 | 6\6 |
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If every part of your software world is Microsoft branded, this book is great. It assumes all your client machines run Windows Firewall; there's no mention of how to work with Symantec, ZoneAlarm, or other popular products. It tells you how to make WHS talk to your Zune [We all have several of these, right?], but doesn't even acknowledge the existence of iPods and iTunes. All video collection and playing is assumed to happen through Microsoft Xboxes and Media Extenders, using only MS software.
This is all so perverse and disconnected from the real world that I found myself wondering why the obviously well-informed author left these giant holes. The "Unleashed" in the title led me to expect something I couldn't get from Microsoft directly. Actually, "Tightly Leashed" would be more accurate. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-24 21:30:54 EST)
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| 10-19-07 | 5 | 10\10 |
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How often do you purchase a book on a topic and end up not only learning a wealth of information about that topic, but also getting a treasure trove of information on a related topic? In "Windows Home Server Unleashed" the author has created not only a terrific reference manual for the newly released Windows Home Server product, but also includes an excellent primer and how-to on home networking that is among the best I have seen!
Let's start out talking about who this book is for -- geeks. It's chocked full of helpful information, tweaks and "behind the scenes" information about Windows Home Server. The author not only tells you about what it can do out of the box -- but how you can extend it to bring out its full potential, such as creating shared calendars or your own internal (and external if you wish) family website to display vacation photos, journals, etc. You'll even learn how to use SharePoint technologies to extend WHS in a way that makes it seem as if you've been doing it for years! The book is also good for those amongst us who are comfortable with computers, but want to take that next step. Who see the value in setting up a home network and using Windows Home Server, but want to do more than just share files and automate backups. It's for the Geeks-in-Training, and you couldn't ask for a better training manual. The book itself is filled with 800 pages of information about Windows Home Server and home networking. You'll find out everything you need to know to get WHS up and running in your house -- regardless of whether you bought the software and installed it yourself or an "out of the box" appliance with WHS already installed. And don't worry if you are still running Windows XP, 2000 -- or even Millenium Edition in some cases! For many of the examples on how to use WHS features the author covers a variety of operating systems -- including Linux and Mac! I am a tech guy, and therefore am an early adopter of Windows Home Server and this was the first book to hit the bookshelves on this amazing new software from Microsoft. I was just expecting to get a book that walked me through WHS and its basic features, but what I got was a reference I could use to really tear into it. It's not a book you read cover to cover, but rather one you refer back to each time you are ready to try out something new and push the envelope. If you are thinking about getting Windows Home Server, do yourself a favor and add this book to your bookshelf. You will soon find that you are extending Windows Home Server to do new things and bringing your home network to life by adding useful features that brings the entire family into the digital age. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-17 09:35:16 EST)
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